By Beth from Rochester, NY on 1/4/2012

These paddles are perfect for stroke improvement. Great for getting the elbow up a little higher and better alignment underwater -- I tend to cross in the front.

By Heather M. from Decatur, GA on 12/26/2011

Size: Feels true to size

I've used these in 2 of my swims and I'm still not sold on how effective or helpful they are for me. They don't feel like much resistance.

By popcorn from wisconsin on 12/11/2011

I swim laps and was hoping this paddle would improve my performance.  Too large for my hands.  a smaller version may be fine.

By MFish from Madison, WI on 11/29/2011

Am working on entering the water with a straighter hand and the Finis hand paddles were recommended by my coach.  I can feel when I am doing the right entry when I am using the paddles...they keep me on target during the learning process. So far, no problems and has been a very helpful product.

By 2K from Yorktown, VA on 11/24/2011

I�m a triathlete, so I like my pool toys and these are my new favorite.  I say the jury is still out because I can�t tell if the paddles are improving my stroke long term by enforcing muscle memory or just providing a temporary crutch.   I am in the Tri off-season and only swimming once per week for marathon cross training, so my form suffers some from lack of routine swimming.   That said, the paddles work as advertised.  They force my hands and arms into the proper position and highlight poor form.  They emphasize the catch and high elbow because they wobble and slip to the side unless I pull straight back.  The arc at the wrist also helps keep my fingers pointed down and palm facing the rear (not down) during the pull or I can feel pointy edges touch my wrist reminding me to correct.  On stroke recovery, they encourage me to extend my stroke at the back end and fully extend at the front end without over-gliding.
On the down side, I do have a tendency to grasp the edges instead of holding my hand flat during pull and recovery.  They also make flip turns difficult because they catch water and pull off during the flip (may just be my poor turn technique)

By Frank Miller from Katy, Tx on 10/27/2011

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